Alcaraz Celebrates second Year-End No.1 Ranking, Credits Team and Fans
TURIN, ITALY – Carlos Alcaraz secured the ATP Year-End No. 1 presented by PIF honours on Thursday,marking the second consecutive year he has finished the season atop the menS tennis rankings. The 20-year-old Spaniard clinched the achievement with a victory over Andrey Rublev at the Nitto ATP Finals,improving to 3-0 in round-robin play.Lorenzo Musetti‘s win over Holger Rune also contributed to alcaraz’s confirmation as year-end No. 1.
Alcaraz, who first earned the distinction in 2022, emphasized the collaborative nature of his success, stating, “Being the No. 1 of the world is something that I’m working really hard for with my team every day. It is indeed a goal. But I think it is a journey that you’re not going through alone. It’s with your whole team, with your family, with your close people behind you always supporting you in the tough and good moments.” He noted the consistency of his team, adding some new members to celebrate the achievement.
The ATP Chairman Andrea gaudenzi and Head of Corporate Brand and Strategic Advisory at PIF Mohamed Alsayyad presented Alcaraz with the trophy.Alcaraz is now focused on securing his first Nitto ATP Finals title, having already qualified for the semi-finals were he will face either Alexander Zverev or Felix Auger-Aliassime on Saturday.
Beyond his on-court ambitions, Alcaraz expressed deep gratitude for the unwavering support of fans worldwide. “I want to continue because the support that I’m receiving everywhere that I’m going, I can’t thank enough the people,” he said. “We’re traveling since the 1st of January until the end of November… and the people are always the same. The great energy, the great atmosphere, I feel the love everywhere that I’m going.” He dedicated the trophy to his supporters, acknowledging their crucial role in his victories.
